Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has been sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to serious traffic offences in an Ohio court.
Court Appearance and Immediate Sentence
On Tuesday, the 26-year-old NFL player appeared on crutches at Hamilton County Municipal Court, where he entered a guilty plea to charges of reckless driving and an unclassified no-license offence. The judge delivered an immediate custodial sentence, meaning Taylor-Britt will spend the next five days behind bars.
The charges stemmed from two separate incidents last year. The first occurred in June, when Taylor-Britt was reportedly driving a 2022 Dodge Charger recklessly with five passengers in downtown Cincinnati. Pedestrians were said to be in the vicinity at the time.
A History of Dangerous Driving
A second, more serious incident followed in September. Taylor-Britt was involved in an alleged street race, piloting a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. For this, he faced additional charges including drag racing, driving with a restricted license, and failing to obey traffic signs.
As part of a plea agreement reached this week, the professional athlete pleaded guilty to two core charges, with the remaining counts being dropped by the prosecution.
Career in the Balance Amid Injury and Legal Woes
The legal setback comes at a difficult time for the player's career. Taylor-Britt, a vital part of the Bengals' run to the AFC title game after being the 60th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has seen his current season derailed by a Lisfranc injury sustained in Week 11.
He managed only two starts in eight games before the injury. His contract situation adds another layer of uncertainty, as he is scheduled to become a free agent when the new league year begins in March.
Reflecting on his turbulent time in Cincinnati recently, Taylor-Britt stated: 'I accept everything that's happened. I think everything played out the way it's supposed to. I'm very grateful for everything that happened. The ups and the downs built character and the man I am today.'
The Daily Mail has contacted the Cincinnati Bengals organisation for an official comment on the player's sentencing.
